Harvard Crimson 58, Princeton Tigers 56
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-27 · Winner: Harvard Crimson
Harvard Crimson defeated Princeton Tigers 58–56 on 2026-02-27 in NCAA Men's play, a 2-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at H2 6:05 swung win probability 96% → 28%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Princeton Tigers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Crimson | 21 | 37 | 58 |
| Princeton Tigers | 33 | 23 | 56 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at H2 6:05 swung win probability 96% → 28%.
Why Princeton Tigers lost
- Lost H2 23-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 12-0 run ending at H2 6:05 (win probability 96% → 28% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 15-10.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 12-3.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard Crimson | 12–0 | H2 6:05 | 96% → 28% |